Overview
- Bernhard Seifert confirmed first Tapinoma magnum colonies in Dresden-Langebrück and a Coswig garden center, marking the species’ eastward expansion into Saxony.
- In Kehl the ants nested inside electrical and distribution boxes, causing power and internet outages and prompting local hot-water treatments.
- Researchers trace the spread of these supercolonies primarily to imported Mediterranean potted plants sold at garden centers.
- Landau has launched an online portal and scheduled on-site inspections to help residents identify infestations and assess their extent.
- The Tapinoma Research Project advises against indoor insecticides and recommends informed community involvement alongside municipal control measures.